CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7 - Page 714

maru2501 · #**14261** Posted **Apr 10, 2019, 4:19 PM**

kennedy impact a nice benefit of that one, visually

k1052 · #**14262** Posted **Apr 10, 2019, 4:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by ardecila

I work in the West Loop and experience it daily... There are some traffic issues but they’re pretty localized to certain blocks. Definitely not gridlock, CDOT just needs to make some tweaks, which is an ongoing process. And honestly most of the problem is because the city has been slow to add traffic signals to intersections. Right now there are too many four-way stops, which is great for the pedestrians but really snarls traffic.

They are supposed to add a few signals along Lake which will ease the congestion there. Randolph is more complicated because of the service drives, but there is discussion of eliminating these to create a pedestrian mall with traffic pushed either to the center or the edges.

CDOT appears to be installing signals at Lake and Morgan today.

emathias · #**14263** Posted **Apr 10, 2019, 6:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hourstrooper

Hmmm More boutique offices in river north ill take it!

Me too, especially with two more parking lots disappearing. Not sure why Reilly needs a meeting for those - who in their right mind would oppose them? Plus, once those are done, the only remaining block in River North with surface lots across the street from each other will be the two lots across Franklin from each other at Ohio.

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Originally Posted by aaron38

I have to say, I'm not sad 312 W. Huron got cancelled. Dodged a bullet there, someone else can do much better with that space.

I agree. One of the first modern proposals for that lot was a combo office/small apartments building to be targeted toward artists (but not exclusively so), because it's within the boundaries of the River North Gallery District tax zone. It wasn't visually exciting, but it was glassy and dense and remains my favorite proposal.

BonoboZill4 · #**14264** Posted **Apr 10, 2019, 11:02 PM**

Realtor building addition:

BVictor1 · #**14265** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 4:41 AM**

1130 N. State

This meeting was a NIMBY bitch fest of ageism and classism. You should have heard the sneers and jeers when they heard the fact that the tower will be rental and expected to cater to the younger generation.

-1130 N. State

-State & Elm

-Newcastle Development

-DX (7) is current zoning and no change is being requested, but PD triggered because of height.

-39 + mechanical = 40 stories

-368 units

-168 parking

-.3 - .4 vehicles per unit

-10 units per floor

-435’

Ricochet48 · #**14266** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 5:05 AM**

^ That's gonna be Hangge Uppe hookup heaven for those 'younge professionals' haha

But seriously, some nice density in that area. I can definitely see the demand for a more luxury rental surrounded by those dated rentals and the very posh condo tower across the street.

the urban politician · #**14267** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 12:46 PM**

Are those active uses I’m seeing above the street level?

BuildThemTaller · #**14268** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 12:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

Are those active uses I’m seeing above the street level?

Looks like retail at the base, some retail or commercial above that, and then the tower. Not bad. And the blue glass is a) not a box, and b) deviates from much of the nearby towers. Not bad! I bet they fill that building up no problem at that location.

Chicago Shawn · #**14269** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 1:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

Are those active uses I’m seeing above the street level?

2 floors of retail with the second floor being double height along the street frontages to conceal parking.

Although no timetable was stated, the project team would like to begin soon after approvals are secured.

gebs · #**14270** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 2:11 PM**

Who is the architect? Based on the watercolor-esque imagery, I'm guessing HPA?

the urban politician · #**14271** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 2:12 PM**

I definitely like it, certainly way better than a 2 level store.

Hopefully NIMBYs don't shout it down. It already complies with zoning, but this "it automatically triggers a PD" policy just seems goofy to me. I mean, what's the point of zoning then?

The Lurker · #**14272** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 2:16 PM**

Wow, this 'single column of recessed balconies' fad isn't going anywhere is it? Looks like a giant zipper. The retail base could be hit or miss depending on materials/ execution.

Any additional info or renderings for the 11 story project Newcastle is also developing a block north? According to the trib article a few weeks back both projects were to be presented at the meeting.

BVictor1 · #**14273** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 2:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by gebs

who is the architect? Based on the watercolor-esque imagery, i'm guessing hpa?

scb

emathias · #**14274** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 3:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

1130 N. State...
This meeting was a NIMBY bitch fest of ageism and classism. You should have heard the sneers and jeers when they heard the fact that the tower will be rental and expected to cater to the younger generation.

-1130 N. State

-State & Elm

-Newcastle Development

-DX (7) is current zoning and no change is being requested, but PD triggered because of height.

-39 + mechanical = 40 stories

-368 units

-168 parking

-.3 - .4 vehicles per unit

-10 units per floor

-435’

I'll miss the Barnes and Noble.

Jibba · #**14275** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 3:47 PM**

Not a fan of the Franken-çade. I'd prefer some other way of breaking up the mass than a simulated fine-grained block.

The frontage on Rush is nice, though, and should be attractive for contemporary retailers with an emphasis on presence and physical advertising.

LouisVanDerWright · #**14276** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 4:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by The Lurker

The retail base could be hit or miss depending on materials/ execution.

Newcastle generally does a good job in terms of quality. The last tower they did was the SCB apartment tower at Chestnut and State with the nice colonnade widening the sidewalk. If you look at the base of that tower it incorporates actual granite panels into the otherwise metal panel and glass facade. That whole tower turned out nicely so if that's any harbinger of what's to come with this proposal I think we are in good shape. I wouldn't be surprised if that tan base is all limestone like the base of the condo tower across the street.

Randomguy34 · #**14277** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 5:07 PM**

Uhh, since the glass is curved and facing east where the sun will rise, shouldn't there be concerns that the glass will reflect and focus the sunlight?

the urban politician · #**14278** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 5:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by Randomguy34

Uhh, since the glass is curved and facing east where the sun will rise, shouldn't there be concerns that the glass will reflect and focus the sunlight?

This is the kind of stupid crap that NIMBYs bitch about.

When you live in a city, sometimes reflected light hits your damned head. Go to a cornfield already...

pullmanman · #**14279** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 5:25 PM**

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When you live in a city, sometimes reflected light hits your damned head. Go to a cornfield already...

Ok I think the concern is more that it would focus the light, like the walkie-talkie building in London that melted cars and lit rugs on fire because it's shape focused the light too much.

Randomguy34 · #**14280** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 5:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

This is the kind of stupid crap that NIMBYs bitch about.

When you live in a city, sometimes reflected light hits your damned head. Go to a cornfield already...

A complaint about a building's design doesn't necessarily make someone is a NIMBY...

See the many examples of how curved glass/metal have focused light and become dangerous rays:
https://gizmodo.com/a-brief-history-...ngs-1247657178